Ogboro Orumo, the kidnapped mother-in-law of the Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, has been released by her abductors after 20 days in captivity.
Orumo was kidnapped by gunmen at her Seibiri family compound in Korokorosei community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area on May 30.
A statement signed on Friday by Piriye Kiyaramo, the Special Assistant to the Speaker on Media and Public Affairs, said the 86-year-old woman was found at Abua waterside in Rivers State, where she was left by her abductors.
The statement said: “She was subsequently identified by security operatives who have been on the trail of the kidnappers since the incident took place.
“She was picked up at about 6.30am on Friday, June 20 and brought to Yenagoa at about 9am and handed over to the Speaker.”
It said that the Speaker, Kanbowei Benson, had announced the unconditional release of his mother-in-law on Friday at plenary.
It added that the Speaker expressed gratitude to God for the safe and unconditional release of his mother-in-law.
“Benson also used the occasion to show appreciation to Governor Seriake Dickson and the people of the state for their prayers and encouragement during the trying moments,” the statement said.
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